How to Get Involved

If you are interested in seeing if there is an event near you that you can join, call (505) 768-2006.

This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors on your block so don't hesitate to throw together a potluck in someone's driveway so you can start building those relationships!

Video: National Night Out Across the Country

What is National Night Out?

Annually on the first Tuesday in August, neighbors from across the United States host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and various other community events to send a message that our community is fighting back against crime.

National Night Out is an excellent opportunity for you and your neighbors to socialize, renew acquaintances, welcome new neighbors, and join fellow citizens in our community's fight against crime. Come together to strengthen neighborhoods and improve police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

Locally, National Night Out is sponsored by the Albuquerque Police Department, the Crime Prevention Unit, and the Office of Neighborhood Coordination.

National Night Out Objectives

Objectives of National Night Out include:

Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;

Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts;

Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships;

Renew old acquaintances and establish new friendships by getting to know your neighbor; and

Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.